Historical Maps of Rensselaer County, New York

What stories do these 269 old maps tell about Rensselaer County's past? From 1888 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

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Rensselaer County, NY maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Berlin
    1888 Map of Berlin
    1888 Berlin
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Massachusetts, Vermont, and others.

  2. 1888 Map of Berlin, 1963 Print
    1888 Map of Berlin, 1963 Print
    1888 Berlin
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Massachusetts, Vermont, and others.

  3. 1888 Map of Pittsfield
    1888 Map of Pittsfield
    1888 Pittsfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Pittsfield, New York, and others.

  4. 1890 Map of Berlin
    1890 Map of Berlin
    1890 Berlin
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Berkshire County, New York, and others.

  5. 1890 Map of Pittsfield
    1890 Map of Pittsfield
    1890 Pittsfield
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Pittsfield, New York, and others.

  6. 1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Albany
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Albany, and others.

  7. 1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Albany
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Albany, and others.

  8. 1893 Map of Cohoes
    1893 Map of Cohoes
    1893 Cohoes
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Cohoes, Saratoga County, and others.

  9. 1893 Map of Coxsackie
    1893 Map of Coxsackie
    1893 Coxsackie
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Greene County, Albany County, and others.

  10. 1893 Map of Pittsfield
    1893 Map of Pittsfield
    1893 Pittsfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rensselaer County, including Pittsfield, New York, and others.

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